Dihydronepetalactone as insect repellent

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A61K 8/49 (2006.01) A01N 25/06 (2006.01) A01N 43/16 (2006.01) A01P 17/00 (2006.01) A61Q 17/02 (2006.01) C07D 311/94 (2006.01)

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CA 2479123

Dihydronepetalactone, a minor natural constituent of the essential oil of catmints (Nepeta spp.) such as Nepeta cataria, has been identified as an effective insect repellent compound. Synthesis of dihydronepetalactone may be achieved by hydrogenation of nepetalactone, the major constituent of catmint essential oils. This compound, which also has fragrance properties, may be used commercially for its insect repellent properties.

L'invention concerne du dihydronepetalactone, un constituant naturel mineur de l'huile essentielle de différentes sortes d'herbe à chat (nepeta spp.), telles que la nepeta cataria, lequel constituant est un composé insectifuge efficace. La synthèse du dihydronepetalactone peut être réalisée par hydrogénation de nepetalactone, le constituant principal des huiles essentielles de l'herbe à chat. Ce composé, qui présente également des propriétés olfactive, peut être utilisé dans le commerce pour ces propriétés insectifuges.

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